Silent Companion

by Paresh Hazra

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Size:	30 x 27 inches
Medium:	Gouache on 300 GSM Arches Paper
Year:	2019
Signature:	Bottom Right

Description

This artwork is part of a series called 'Companions and Witnesses'. The works in this series occupy a quieter and more intimate space within Paresh Hazra’s practice. Blending humour, companionship, and observation, these paintings explore the emotional subtleties of everyday life through recurring feline figures and human relationships.
The cat becomes more than a domestic presence; it functions as a silent companion, witness, and observer of human behaviour. Set within contemplative interiors and personal spaces, the works balance playfulness with introspection, transforming ordinary moments into reflections on solitude, affection, memory, and coexistence. Through expressive line, layered colour, and subtle psychological tension, Paresh reveals the emotional depth hidden within familiar scenes and everyday rituals.
This artwork measures 30 x 27 inches and the framed size is 39 x 37 inches.

Description

This artwork is part of a series called 'Companions and Witnesses'. The works in this series occupy a quieter and more intimate space within Paresh Hazra’s practice. Blending humour, companionship, and observation, these paintings explore the emotional subtleties of everyday life through recurring feline figures and human relationships.
The cat becomes more than a domestic presence; it functions as a silent companion, witness, and observer of human behaviour. Set within contemplative interiors and personal spaces, the works balance playfulness with introspection, transforming ordinary moments into reflections on solitude, affection, memory, and coexistence. Through expressive line, layered colour, and subtle psychological tension, Paresh reveals the emotional depth hidden within familiar scenes and everyday rituals.
This artwork measures 30 x 27 inches and the framed size is 39 x 37 inches.

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ABOUT Paresh Hazra

Born in 1952 in Tamluk, West Bengal, Paresh Hazra is a senior contemporary visual artist whose practice spans over five decades. A graduate of the Government College of Art & Craft, Calcutta (First Class), he later completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Art Education (1980). Paresh Hazra’s highly distinctive visual language blends narrative figuration, symbolic motifs, and textured surfaces inspired by India’s cultural traditions. Over the years, he has experimented with various mediums, including egg tempera, gouache, and most recently, mixed media and collage work.

Since the early 1980s, Paresh Hazra has held more than 50 solo exhibitions across India, USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and the Middle East, building an impressive international collector base. Notable collectors of his work include Bill Clinton, Steve Jobs, Toronto University (Canada), National Gallery of Modern Art (New Delhi), Lalit Kala Akademi (New Delhi), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Govt. of India), Archaeological Museum of Karnataka, and Maruti Udyog (New Delhi).

Paresh’s works express stories of human relationships, community memory, and the quiet poetry of everyday life. Recognised for his masterful craft and storytelling through colours, Paresh’s paintings evoke a sense of warmth, nostalgia, and cultural identity.

The artist divides his time between Bangalore, India and the USA, continuing to create and exhibit actively.

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Details

Size:	30 x 27 inches
Medium:	Gouache on 300 GSM Arches Paper
Year:	2019
Signature:	Bottom Right

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This artwork is accompanied by an Authenticity Certificate.

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CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Artworks should be displayed away from direct sunlight and breeze. To clean accumulated dust from a painting, use a soft, dry brush very lightly on the surface. Make sure there is no moisture on the bristles before touching the artwork. For repairing more severe damage, such as cracks or discolouration, it is best to seek help from a professional. Once a year, remove the artwork from the wall for a couple of days to let the wall breathe and avoid moisture accumulation.

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